Abstract Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are important blood sucking insects because they
are the vectors of disease agents transmitted to human and other animals. Rapid and correct …

Species of the Simulium varicorne group in Thailand have veterinary significance as vectors
of haemosporidian parasites. Accurate identification is, therefore, critical to the study of …

Village chicken production, a traditional, small-scale, and extensive backyard poultry
industry, has been profitable for local farmers in Myanmar. However, there is scanty …

The female, male, pupa and mature larva of Simulium (Simulium) poolpholi sp. nov.
collected from a large and seasonal stream in northeastern Thailand are described. This …

Simple Summary Black flies, also known as buffalo gnats, are major pests to humans and
animals. Females of some black fly species serve as vectors for transmitting several …

Trypanosomes are parasitic flagellate protozoans that are important disease causing agents
in humans and animals including economically significant livestock. Many blood-sucking …

Identification of the host blood meal of hematophagous insects can provide significant
information regarding host preferences and the possibility of the transmission of disease …

Three new species of black flies from Thailand, Simulium wangkwaiense, S. tadtonense and
S. maeklongkeense, are described based on their adults, pupal exuviae and cocoons. All …

Simulium (Asiosimulium) khongchiamense sp. nov. is described based on females, males,
pupae, and mature larvae collected from Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province …

The black fly, Simulium chumpornense Takaoka & Kuvangkadilok, is suspected to be a
natural vector of Leucocytozoon. In this study, seasonal variation in abundance of the adult …